set pwa protocol

Use this command to set the port web authentication protocol.

Syntax

set pwa protocol {chap | pap}

Parameters

chap | pap Sets the PWA protocol to:
  • CHAP (PPP Challenge Handshake Protocol) - encrypts the username and password between the end-station and the switch port.
  • PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) - does not provide any encryption between the end-station the switch port. (default)

Defaults

None.

Mode

All command modes.

Example

This example shows how to set a the PWA protocol to CHAP:

System(rw)->set pwa protocol chap